The rabbit's long ears, which can be more than 10 cm (4 in) long, are probably an adaptation for detecting predators. They have large, powerful hind legs. The two front paws have 5 toes, the extra called the dewclaw.
However, Moorish idol larvae spend a long time drifting through the open ocean before they mature, so regional populations donât remain isolated enough to develop particular traits. Because of its beauty and its identity as a quintessential reef fish, the Moorish idol is a very popular fish in the aquarium trade.
Other cities full of Moorish culture were Toledo, Granada, and Seville. The Moors never established a stable central government. In the 11th Century the caliphate fell, and Moorish Spain was captured by the Almoravids, who were supplanted in 1174 by the Almohads. During this period, Christian rulers continued efforts in Northern Spain to recapture the south.